Love Teaching Yoga Podcast

Love Teaching Yoga Podcast episodes:

• 12.21.2018

  069: Creating Yoga Programs for Special Population w/ Shannon McQuaide

  If you’ve ever thought about starting a yoga program for a special population with unique needs, this episode is for you. Shannon McQuaide, founder of FireFlex Yoga, shares advice and tips for creating yoga programs as she takes us down...

  
• 12.06.2018

  68: Yoga & the Dark Night of the Soul w/ Simon Haas

  This conversation is about the soul’s journey from fear, lamentation and confusion to sacred love. Based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Simon Haas shows us how to overcome life’s greatest challenges AND how teachers can integrate this wisdom...

  
• 10.19.2018

  066: Digital Marketing for Yoga Teachers w/ Destinee Berman

  Maybe you already have a digital presence or perhaps you don’t even know what that entails. A website? Social media? Email list? What does it all mean and how can a digital presence help you fill your classes and spread...

  
• 09.26.2018

  065: So You Have a Website, Now What? with Risa Kawamoto

  Do you have a website, but feel as if it’s not working for you? In this episode, yoga teacher and web designer, Risa Kawamoto, discusses strategies you can implement today to help your website convert visitors into students attending your...

  
• 09.08.2018

  064: Generosity-Based Business Models w/ Alex Haley

  Yoga is for everyone, right? So why do we cringe at commercialized yoga when commercializing something means bringing it to the masses (i.e. everyone)? Or maybe you’ve experienced guilt charging $75+ for a private session? In this episode Michelle and...

  
• 07.31.2018

  062: Kids Yoga In Schools w/ Susan Verde

  Kids yoga is growing in popularity as the benefits of mindful practices becomes more apparent. In this episode, kids yoga teacher and author, Susan Verde, shares her best practices for teaching kids and creating programs in schools. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: *...

  
• 05.22.2018

  059: From YTT to Sold Out Retreat in 8 months w/ Maite Issa

  If you want to expand your teachings beyond group studio classes, but don’t know what direction to go in, this episode is for you. If you want to teach yoga full time, but can’t seem to make enough money teaching,...

  
• 05.14.2018

  058: Philosophy, Business & Money w/ Amy McDonald

  Do you ever feel stressed out, burnt out and broke as a yoga teacher? Know that you’re not alone. Michelle and her guest Amy McDonald get it and have been there too. The good news is that it doesn’t have...

  
• 04.30.2018

  057: Liability & Protection- Insurance for Yoga Teachers

  Despite our good nature, lawsuits are popping up in all corners of the yoga world. These days, insurance for yoga teachers is a must and not only because most studios require it, but because it’s your best line of defense...

  
• 02.26.2018

  054: Essential Oils – Integrating & Earning w/ Amanda Hill

  Guest teacher Amanda Hill shares her experience and tips for integrating essential oils into your yoga work and earning an income through essential oil sales and workshops. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How essential oils compliment yoga * Ideas for integrating essential...

  
• 02.01.2018

  053: My #1 Income Tax Tip

  In this episode Michelle reveals her most important tip for managing your income taxes. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Show notes: www.loveteachingyoga.com/episode053 * FREE Online Workshop: Tax Training For Yoga Teachers (www.loveteachingyoga.com/taxes) * The Yoga Teachers’ Guidebook to Income Taxes (www.loveteachingyoga.com/the-yoga-teachers-guidebook-to-income-taxes/) * Get 15%...

  
• 01.14.2018

  052: Grow Your Biz with Workshops & Lauri Glenn

  Yoga teacher and massage therapist, Lauri Glenn, shares her experience using workshops as a tool to empower students and to grow her yoga business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How workshops can grow your community, boost your income and build your...

  
• 12.04.2017

  051: Yoga Writing for Blogs, Email Opt-Ins & More w/ Lori Snyder

  Yoga teacher and professional editor/writer, Lori Snyder, shares insightful tips about finding your writing voice as a yogi and sharing your message through written word. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * Differences and similarities between your spoken voice and written voice * Why...

  
• 11.16.2017

  050: Sponsors On The Show

  In this episode Michelle shares her intentions for inviting sponsors onto the show. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments at the show notes: www.loveteachingyoga.com/episode050

  
• 11.07.2017

  048: Traveling As A Yoga Teacher w/ Adell Bridges

  Adell Bridges shares her stories and advice about how she makes her way around the globe teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How to become a traveling yoga teacher * How to make money and find work * How to trust in...

  
• 10.25.2017

  047: Stretching the Hamstrings w/ Brian Aganad

  Brian Aganad from The Asana Academy shines new light on the common approaches to stretching the hamstrings. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How subtle changes help protect the body from injury * How tight and weak glutes create tight quadriceps * Why “move...

  
• 10.12.2017

  046: Anatomy Refresher – The Hamstrings

  Refresh your memory of basic hamstring anatomy, function and relation to movement in yoga. Plus, Michelle discusses 2 common myths about stretching the hamstrings. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * What really causes “tight” hamstrings * How sedentary habits weaken the hamstrings * How...

  
• 09.28.2017

  045: Teaching at Yoga Festivals & Manifesting w/ Kellee Rich

  Guest teacher Kellee Rich shares her experience and advice teaching at yoga festivals like Wanderlust. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How Kellee got on the Wanderlust schedule by volunteering * Tips for finding opportunities to assist teachers at festivals * How to travel...

  
• 09.06.2017

  043: 3 Skills to Grow Your Yoga Career w/ Charles Du

  Michelle speaks with Yoga Career Summit founder, Charles Du, about developing business skills to grow your career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How to grow a career out of teaching yoga * How to find your authentic voice * How to...

  
• 08.16.2017

  042: Surrender, Sharing & Teaching While Pregnant

  Michelle shares her personal experience and tips for teaching while pregnant. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: * How surrendering to change can enhance your teaching * My intention behind the podcast and why I use selective sharing * What it’s like teaching yoga while pregnant *...

  
• 07.27.2017

  041: Why Yoga Teachers Struggle Financially w/ Brandon Quittem

  Join Michelle and Brandon, founder of TheYogaNomads, for a discussion about why yoga teachers struggle financially and how you can overcome the struggle. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * What contributes to the struggle and why it’s been challenging for many teachers...

  
• 07.20.2017

  040: Yoga & Movement Research w/ Ariana Rabinovich

  Join Michelle and Ariana, founder of Yoga & Movement Research, for a discussion about evidence-based yoga research as it relates to you as a teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How reviewing evidence-based research on yoga and movement can influence the...

  
• 06.13.2017

  038: 6 Yoga Business FAQs

  Michelle answers 6 of the most commonly asked questions related to yoga business and career development as a yoga teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: * How do I get corporate gigs? * Do I need liability insurance? * What do I charge...

  
• 05.17.2017

  037: Yoga Psychology w/ Ashley Turner & Building Your Career

  Michelle and Ashley Turner discuss the dynamics of yoga psychology and building a meaningful and successful career as a yoga teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How Ashley got started and what teachers influenced her teaching path * How you can build...

  
• 05.11.2017

  036: Do You Need A Business License?

  Surprisingly, many yoga teachers should have a business license but don’t. In the episode Michelle shares what you need to know to make sure you are in compliance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * What a business license is and why you...

  
• 04.26.2017

  035: Yoga Service w/ Mary Lynn Fitton

  Michelle speaks with Mary Lynn Fitton (co-founder of the Yoga Service Council and founder of the Art Of Yoga Project) about teaching and yoga service work. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * The difference between service yoga, seva yoga and karma yoga *...

  
• 03.29.2017

  033: 7 Ways to Earn More Money Teaching Yoga

  Michelle shares 7 different ways to diversify your methods of teaching, create multiple streams of income, and earn more money teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How you can have a greater impact by teaching beyond studio group classes * Why...

  
• 03.24.2017

  032: Things I’m Afraid To Tell You

  In this intimate episode, Michelle opens up about some very personal feelings and fears with teaching yoga and the show.

  
• 03.09.2017

  031: Transitioning To Studio Owner w/ Pleasance Silicki

  Michelle and Pleasance talk about operating a yoga studio, and specifically transitioning from a teacher to studio owner. Pleasance shares her entire journey with us, from the start of her career as a yoga teacher, to building a successful studio and...

  
• 02.15.2017

  029: Anatomy Refresher – Hands, Wrists & Elbows

  In this episode Michelle discusses the basic anatomical structures of the hands, wrists and elbows and how they move in yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * What makes the Vinyasa transtion problematic for the hands, wrists and elbows * How to safely cue...

  
• 02.03.2017

  027: Teaching Online in Live Video w/ Suki Eleuterio

  In this episode Michelle and Suki discuss how teaching online with live video can help you grow your tribe and career, while expanding your ripple of impact as a teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How Suki approaches her career with joy...

  
• 12.07.2016

  024: Travel & Yoga Trade w/ Erica Hartnick

  Michelle speaks with Yoga Trade founder, Erica Hartnick, about being a traveling yoga teacher and how Yoga Trade helps teachers find unique teaching opportunities all over the globe. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How you can blend your passions for yoga, travel...

  
• 11.30.2016

  023: 16 Online & Digital Tools to Grow Your Yoga Biz

  Michelle shares 16 of her favorite online and digital tools to help you grow your yoga business and improve your skills. Michelle’s favorite Online/Digital Tools: * Ready To Teach Yoga (for sequencing and playlists) * Teaching Yoga Instructional Videos by Mark Stephens (how...

  
• 11.16.2016

  022: Anatomy Refresher – The Shoulder & Chaturanga

  Michelle serves up an easy to digest anatomy refresher of the shoulder and how it relates to yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How to practice and teach Chaturanga safely * What makes the shoulder joint different from other ball and socket...

  
• 10.13.2016

  019: Building A Thriving Career w/ Charanpal Kaur

  Michelle speaks with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Charanpal Kaur, about how she built a thriving career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How Charanpal recognized her call to teach * How to be OK with receiving monetary compensation for your work * How Charanpal...

  
• 09.28.2016

  017: 2 Essential Tips For Career Success

  In this episode, Michelle discusses strategies for building a successful career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How being an independent contractor impacts your success * What’s stopping many teachers from ongoing success and a sustainable income * How to get your name...

  
• 09.15.2016

  015: Anatomy Refresher – The Spine

  Refresh your memory with this short anatomy episode on the spine. Learn the basic structure and function of the spine, as well as how to keep it safe in yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * Why teachers like Jason Crandell and...

  
• 08.31.2016

  014: Integrating Yoga Philosophy w/ Hari-kirtana das

  In this episode, Michelle speaks to Hari-kirtana das about integrating yoga philosophy into your everyday teaching. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How to bring together a philosophical theme with Hari’s seamless structure * How to format your class around that philosophical theme *...

  
• 08.17.2016

  012: Creating A Virtual Yoga Studio on Namastream w/ Jennifer Barcelos

  In this episode, Michelle speaks to Jennifer Barcelos of Namastream about creating a virtual yoga studio and steering your career in a new direction. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How bringing your teaching online creates freedom in your life and career *...

  
• 07.13.2016

  008: Veteran Yoga w/ Semper Sarah

  Veteran yoga is growing in demand and availability. In this episode, we talk with Sarah Plummer Taylor, a yoga teacher and veteran herself, about the ins-&-outs of teaching yoga to U.S. veterans. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * What it’s like to...

  
• 07.06.2016

  007: Passive Income & Audible Yoga w/ Virginia O’Connor

  Learn how to earn extra money with the classes you’re already teaching in this interview with Virginia O’Connor from Audible Yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * What Audible Yoga is and how you can use it to generate passive income for yourself *...

  
• 06.07.2016

  003: Branding Tips w/ Danielle Joseph

  In this interview, yoga teacher, brand stylist and graphic designer, Danielle Joseph, shares her top 3 branding tips for yoga teachers. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:    * How branding helps you fulfill your purpose and get your message out * How to effectively...

  
• 05.31.2016

  Welcome to the Love Teaching Yoga Podcast!

  EPISODE 001: From Yoga Student to Studio Owner to Podcast Host In this short introduction episode, join Michelle on her journey from yoga student to your podcast host. She also shares her vision for the show and how she plans to help...